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'''Choledocholithiasis''' is the presence of [[gallstone]]s in the [[common bile duct]]. This condition causes [[jaundice]] and [[liver]] cell damage, and is a [[medical emergency]], requiring the [[ERCP|endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography]] (ERCP) procedure or [[surgery|surgical]] treatment. | '''Choledocholithiasis''' is the presence of [[gallstone]]s in the [[common bile duct]]. This condition causes [[jaundice]] and [[liver]] cell damage, and is a [[medical emergency]], requiring the [[ERCP|endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography]] (ERCP) procedure or [[surgery|surgical]] treatment. | ||
A tendency for this disease can be inherited. | A tendency for this disease can be inherited. | ||
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Overview
Choledocholithiasis is the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct. This condition causes jaundice and liver cell damage, and is a medical emergency, requiring the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure or surgical treatment.
A tendency for this disease can be inherited.